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SIB 11 06 16: Engine no-start
Engine no-start on N52 engines (2006–2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151300 · May 2016 · also written SI B11 06 16, B110616
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06 16 dated April 2016..
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 06 16 Also written: SI B11 06 16, B110616, 11 06 16, SIB-11-06-16, SI B110616 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151247, 10151300 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B110616 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2016) |
| Models | 128i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 525i, 528i, 530i, X3, X5, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2013 |
| Chassis | E46, E60, E61, E70, E82, E83, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F10, F25, F30 |
| Engines | N52 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling Equipment |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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